{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Refresh: What Happens if the Defendant Dies?","description":"This week, join us as we revisit our episode on Deceased Defendants as a refresher! Original Air Date: January 7, 2021 It\u2019s an unfortunate situation all around. A defendant commits a wrongful act, causing injury, death or property damage to the plaintiff, and then the defendant dies before suit is instituted to recover damages. Though this can prove to be a frustrating situation, the claim lives on even if the tortfeasor does not. On this week\u2019s installment, Rebecca and Steve discuss options that the plaintiff has in filing suit against a deceased tortfeasor. Steps and state requirements are discussed which allow one to bring suit against the estate, family member or another involved party to recover damages owed. ","author_name":"On Subrogation","author_url":"https:\/\/www.rathbonegroup.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42093855\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42093855"}